Selecting turning tools – Grizzly G0658 User Manual

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Models G0657/G0658 (Mfg. Since 5/13)

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Scrapers—Mainly used where access for
other tools is limited, such as hollowing oper-
ations. this is a flat, double-ground tool that
comes in a variety of profiles (round nose,
spear point, square nose, etc.) to match
many different contours.

figure 30 shows an

example of a round nose scraper.

figure 30. round nose scraper.

figure 31. parting tool.

Parting Tools—used for sizing and cut-
ting off work. this is a flat tool with a sharp
pointed nose that may be single- or double-
ground.

figure 31 shows an example of a

parting tool.

Specialty Tools—these are the unique,
special function tools to aid in hollowing, bowl
making, cutting profiles, etc. the swan neck
hollowing tool shown on

Page 30 is a good

example of a specialty tool.

Selecting Turning

Tools

lathe tools come in a variety of shapes and sizes
and usually fall into five major categories.

Gouges—Mainly used for rough cutting,
detail cutting, and cove profiles. the rough
gouge is a hollow, double-ground tool with
a round nose, and the detail gouge is a hol-
low, double-ground tool with either a round or
pointed nose.

figure 28 shows an example

of a gouge.

figure 28. gouge.

Skew Chisel—a very versatile tool that can
be used for planing, squaring, V-cutting,
beading, and parting off. the skew chisel
is flat, double-ground with one side higher
than the other (usually at an angle of 20-40˚).

figure 29 shows an example of a skew
chisel.

figure 29. skew chisel.

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